Risk Management

Our Mission

To assist in identifying, analyzing, treating, monitoring, and controlling risks that may hinder the reputation, safety, security and financial prosperity of Ivy Tech Community College.

What We Do

We provide insurance and claims management, offer consulting and design tools to assist the campus community in managing risk, and inform policies and procedures to support safe and compliant operations. We strive to be a valued partner and desire for all to take part in the risk management process.

Forms

The Incident Report Form should be used to advise appropriate College officials of cases of student academic dishonesty, personal misconduct, or other behavioral concerns.If you see something, say something.

Affiliate sites and certain third parties doing business with the College require proof of financial responsibility in case of an accident. Whenever third parties request “evidence of insurance” or “proof of insurance,” they are requesting a Certificate of Insurance. Examples are car rental agencies, clinical sites, and off-site locations that the College may be using for a conference or special event.

The Driver Authorization Form should be completed by those individuals who have sufficient reason to drive a College owned, leased or rented vehicle as part of their job duties. All individuals who oeprate a College vehicle must first be authorized. Please see the Driver Authorization Procedures for further detail.

The International Travel Registry should be completed by those individuals traveling out of the United States on College business or as part of a study abroad or experiential learning trip.This notifies the College of your whereabouts, provides emergency contact information and enrolls you in the College's travel accident insurance program. Please see the International Travel Field Guide for additional information.

Releases & Waivers of Liability

Why they are needed

To inform prospective participants of potential risks involved with an activity

To allow an individual to voluntarily choose to assume risks

To secure an agreement from the individual to not sue the College

When they are needed

For College-sponsored voluntary trips or activities off-campus regardless of distance

When minors are involved

Higher risk activities (i.e. where there is potential for bodily or personal injury)

When they are typically not needed

Activites which are part of the curriculum

Activities with minimal risk

Retention

Maintain for a minimum of 7 years after the end of the event or activity for which the waiver was signed

When setting up at your workstation, utilize the OSHA e-tool checklist to create a safe and comfortable fit. Be sure to maintain a neutral body posture. Click here to learn how. Regardless of how good your working posture is, working in the same posture or sitting still for prolonged periods is not healthy. You should change your working position frequently throughout the day, taking regular 30-60 second microbreaks every 30 minutes in the following ways: Make small adjustments to your chair or backrest. Stretch your fingers, hands, arms, and torso. Stand up and walk around for a few minutes periodically. Interested in additional exercises and stretches? Click here for more.

If Ivy Tech, or its sponsored organizations, clubs or departments, wishes to serve or sell food, it is operating as a food establishment under Indiana law and is therefore subject to a host of dept of health regulations around certification, sanitation, and operations. Ivy Tech is not an exempt entity. To engage in food service and sales, one must adhere to the Indiana Food Code. Conducting a bake sale or food fundraiser with home-prepared goods would not be allowable. Pre-packaged, shelf-stable food items made for service or sale, however, are allowable. Pitch-in style gatherings for a private group, club or department are allowable, however, we urge caution and recommend the following actions: 1) ensure that the condition of areas for food storage, distribution and eating are appropriate and safe; 2) require volunteer cooks to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the USDA's 7 Food Safety Steps and these Food Allergy guidelines; 3) ensure all dishes are appropriately labeled and list ingredients where potential food allergens may be present; and 4) appoint a food coordinator or supervisor for oversight.

Worker’s Compensation protects employees in the event of injury, illness, or death caused by a work-related accident while on the job. Injured workers are entitled to medical and wage loss benefits under Indiana’s Worker's Compensation Act.